Cheers to the Chairs! 2026 Winter Issue
A preview of the Valley’s premier philanthropic events and who’s leading these important efforts.
Brighter Tomorrow Luncheon
DATE: January 23, 2026
BENEFITTING: Jewish Family & Children Services
CO-CHAIRS: Jennifer Kirshner & Susan Hirshman
LOCATION: Arizona Biltmore
Barrow Grand Ball
DATE: January 24, 2026
BENEFITTING: Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Institute
CO-CHAIRS: Sydney Fox & Betsy Moore
LOCATION: Arizona Biltmore
Arizona Italian American Gala
DATE: January 31, 2026
BENEFITTING: AZ Italian American Chamber of Commerce
CHAIR: Pete Melucci
LOCATION: Scottsdale Hangar One
Oh, the Places We’ll Go
DATE: January 31, 2026
BENEFITTING: GiGi’s Playhouse
CO-CHAIRS: Annie DenBoer & Nina Johnson
LOCATION: Omni Montelucia
Drive the Dream
DATE: February 14, 2026
BENEFITTING: Childhelp
CO-CHAIRS: Debbie & Ty Jenkins and Krystal & Chris Grogan
LOCATION: The Phoenician
Savor the Symphony: Disco Divas
DATE: February 19, 2026
BENEFITTING: The Phoenix Symphony
CHAIR: Jenny Holsman Tetreault
LOCATION: The Phoenix Symphony
Galaxy Gala
DATE: February 21, 2026
BENEFITTING: Arizona Science Center
CHAIR: Miesha Stoute
LOCATION: Arizona Science Center
49th Annual Honor Ball
DATE: February 28, 2026
BENEFITTING: HonorHealth Innovation
Clinical Care Endowment
CO-CHAIRS: Andrea Robertson & Justine Hurry
LOCATION: Arizona Biltmore
Today’s Kids, Tomorrow’s Stars
DATE: March 7, 2026
BENEFITTING: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley
CO-CHAIRS: Linda Little & Basil Zaidi
LOCATION: Westin Kierland
Midnight Masquerade
DATE: March 7, 2026
BENEFITTING: Arizona Opera
CHAIR: Jenny Holsman Tetreault
LOCATION: Arizona Opera Center
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